Definition for IN-SUR-MOUNT'A-BLE

IN-SUR-MOUNT'A-BLE, a. [Fr. insurmontable. See Surmount.]

  1. Insuperable; that can not be surmounted or overcome; as, an insurmountable difficulty, obstacle or impediment.
  2. Not to be surmounted; not to be passed by ascending; as, an insurmountable wall or rampart.

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